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Adoption Choices
There are many different types of adoption and choices to be made in adoption. Find information in this section to help you understand the various options and determine the best route to building your family through adoption.
- Adopting children through a public agency (foster care)
- Adopting children from other States or jurisdictions
- Adopting infants domestically through a licensed private agency or an attorney (independent adoption)
- Adopting children from another country
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Adoption Options | |
Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,542KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
Year Published: | 2010 - 8 pages |
There are many different types of adoption and choices to be made in adoption. Find information in this factsheet to help you understand the various options and determine the best route to building your family through adoption. |
"Special Needs" Adoption: What Does It Mean? | |
Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 281KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
Year Published: | 2010 - 6 pages |
This factsheet presents some common questions about adopting a child or youth with special needs and provides resources that will give you detailed answers. |